Ok, so I just threw on some 35's and i need to add a bit of lift. I had some crappy 35x12.5's and went with some 325/6-'s and I got a bit of rub. As of right now I have a 4.5" lift on the truck (all shackle drop).
What I would like to do is find some leaf springs with like a 1" lift on them.....or is there a better way to level a SD??
I realy dont want to go hammering on the fenders, so Id like to do a spring lift....Plus I think my stocker fronts are sagging a bit, but not 100% sure!!
well how many miles on the truck?If its high miles I would say you are in need of new springs.You might get your inch back if you just did a new set of stock springs.If your springs have a negative arch to them then they are sagging.They should sit almost flat with a slight curve possibly to them.Anything less then flat and they should be replaced.A 4.5in should fit those tires no problem.A nice set of springs I have liked are the 2in procomps and the 2in bds springs.They are cheap and ride very nice.
The problem with that is you are putting a band aid on it.It does not solve the problem.If you are going thru that trouble then you might as well get new springs.And also,New springs generally will ride better.As springs get old and sag,the ride starts going down hill as well.And yes,X code springs would do the same but the OP might be ok with just getting the same springs but new ones.
And to the OP,with that many miles,I suspect you are right,they are shot.
Truck has just over 236K on the body, so thats why I suspect its sagging springs......
Ill see what I can get stockers for, and Look into some BDS or Procomps and see how much more those are.....I just get some slight rub, but enough that I do need to pick it up a bit to get it to clear fine!!!
That and dealing with Ford Spings in the past....I have yet to see any come out of a truck that dont have a busted leaf in them!!!
Ill take a good look at them tomorrow and see if they are sagging a bit.......Also the weight of the Cummins under the hood probably doesnt help much!!
Were those still all in tact Joe??? Cant Remember, its been a while.
I dont have any way of getting ahold of him though!
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